I didn't post these for wild car weekend, but you can rest assured knowing that if I did, I would have failed miserably. I had Colts over Chargers, Ravens over Dolphins, Vikings over Eagles, Falcons over Cardinals. So maybe I'm not the best person to call this. Nevertheless, I'm gonna call it!

AFC

1. Steelers over Chargers

The Chargers are absolute pretenders. Although I didn't have the Colts going very far in the playoffs this year, I'm shocked that the Chargers were able to beat them. This is easily the worst playoff team in the NFL, including Arizona. When these two met in the regular season, the Steelers defense stifled the Chargers offense, forcing two official turnovers and one unofficial, later correcte turnover. If the Steelers didn't get penalised for over 100 yards that game, it's not nearly as close.

Darren Sproles is a good back, but no back has been able to run well against the Steelers all year, as opposed to Indianapolis' pourous run defense. If you're looking for another big game from Toto, look elsewhere.

Similarly, while San Diego's screen-heavy passing game plays well against a cover 2 system like the Colts employ, it doesn't have the same results against Dick LeBeau's zone blitz. The speed of the outside linebackers on this defense will allow them to get to Rivers before the screen is done setting up.

2. Titans over Ravens

Like I said in my initial playoff preview, the Titans are a far more dangerous team than people are giving them credit for. I know the Ravens are the favorites in this one, but I like the underdog here. I predict Ed Reed will have another multi-pick game, but I don't think it will be enough to get the Ravens over the hump. Remember, rookie QB Joe Flacco still has to deal with a very tough Titans defense that's returning Vanden Bosch and Hayneworth this week.

In all honesty, this game is more of a tossup than Steelers vs Chargers, but I give the slight edge to the Titans. Flacco is due to hit the rookie wall, and the Titans are the kind of team that can rudely awaken a young QB. Although the Ravens have a good running game, the Titans have a good enough run defense to stop it. This will be a defensive contest, no doubt about it, but I think the Titans offense will have more chances to move the ball than Baltimore's.

NFC

1. Panthers over Cardinals

It was nice that the Cardinals got their first playoff win since the 50s. Really, I'm happy for them, and over at Deadspin I'm sure Will Leitch is thrilled about the success of the Buzzsaw. However, they're done for. Carolina has one of the best running games in the league matched against one of the worst run defenses in the league. They'll use and abuse the Cardinals defense en route to what will likely be a blowout victory.

2. Eagles over Giants

Again, I know the Giants are the favorites here, and they're a great team. They have probably the most dynamic rushing attack in the game and a five-star defense. However, without Plaxico Burress, they're missing a big, big part of their passing game.

The Giants just aren't the Giants without Plax. Eli Manning will still likely look good, completing several passes to the tight ends and Amani Toomer, but there won't be many deep balls thrown by him this game. That's what they miss without Plaxico Burress.

Although this game is probably the biggest tossup of this weekend, the Eagles are a fantastic team, as good as any other playoff team and clearly better than a few. They haven't been getting much hype this postseason, so I think it's time for them to make a statement here.